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Old 05-06-2010, 08:49 PM
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Car just rolled over 10k miles the other day.. I drove my car into work and parked it normally as i do every day.. After work i put my bag in the car shut the hatch, got in the drivers seat and before i could even push the button to start the car, i noticed a giant crack going across the windshield right where the inspection sticker is.. WTF!!! no rock chip or anything it starts from underneath the molding on the pillar.. Anyone have similar problems with cracked windshields?
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Car just rolled over 10k miles the other day.. I drove my car into work and parked it normally as i do every day.. After work i put my bag in the car shut the hatch, got in the drivers seat and before i could even push the button to start the car, i noticed a giant crack going across the windshield right where the inspection sticker is.. WTF!!! no rock chip or anything it starts from underneath the molding on the pillar.. Anyone have similar problems with cracked windshields?
Yep, lost one last year during the summer. I attributed it to heat stress. Cost me $1100 out of pocket to fix it.
Old 05-06-2010, 09:34 PM
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Yep, lost one last year during the summer. I attributed it to heat stress. Cost me $1100 out of pocket to fix it.
Mine probally happened from the same thing.. it has been 80 all week here in NJ
Old 05-07-2010, 08:58 AM
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I'll be watching this on mine... according the the outside thermo. it hit 102 on Wednesday and 101 yesterday.
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Originally Posted by ByByBMW
Yep, lost one last year during the summer. I attributed it to heat stress. Cost me $1100 out of pocket to fix it.
Ouch.
Old 05-07-2010, 10:49 AM
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Use your comprehensive insurance, usually you lower deductible....contact your insurance agent it shouldn't raise you rates.
Old 05-07-2010, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BubbaDuss
I'll be watching this on mine... according the the outside thermo. it hit 102 on Wednesday and 101 yesterday.
I'm 25 miles from coral springs, temp here just 88 to 89. never gets to 100
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Ouch.
Yep, my deductible is lower now.
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Yup..just happened to me. Not even that hot here in so cal. about 80deg. Got in car, drove about 10 feet and "pop" there came the crack from the lh Apillar across my sight just above the heads up. strange.
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Is this a common problem in the zo6?
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Is this a common problem in the zo6?
I don't think so.
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Originally Posted by GMuffley
I don't think so.
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$900 for the windshield my cost.. i get 28% discount from the dealer through my body shop. This definatly sucks
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good to know! thank you!

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